Battlefield 6 Beta Success Highlights Same UI Problem Seen in Call of Duty
Published on 04:20 AM, Monday, August 11, 2025 by miladmim
The debut open beta weekend for Battlefield 6 has wrapped up, and while the event has been a massive hit with players, there’s one topic stirring plenty of discussion: its user interface. Many fans are pointing out that Battlefield 6 shares the same controversial UI issues that have long plagued Call of Duty.
A game’s menu system may not directly impact gameplay, but for dedicated players, a clean, intuitive interface is an important part of the experience. Call of Duty players have been vocal about UI frustrations since 2022’s Modern Warfare 2 introduced significant menu changes. These adjustments were largely made to support Activision’s centralized Call of Duty HQ, which connects multiple titles in one hub — but many fans miss the series’ traditional vertical menu design.
Battlefield Fans Join the UI Debate
EA’s latest Battlefield entry has found itself in a similar situation. A Reddit post criticizing the Battlefield 6 UI for being “trash” has already gained over 12,000 upvotes and thousands of comments. Much like Call of Duty, Battlefield 6 opts for a “controller-friendly” tile-based interface, reminiscent of streaming platforms like Netflix or Disney+. This shift toward tiled menus is becoming more common across the gaming industry, with Fortnite and other major titles embracing similar designs.
Some players have dubbed the new look a “CODified” UI, suggesting it feels like a direct copy of Activision’s menus. Comments from the community compare Battlefield 6’s interface to recent Call of Duty entries, with many saying the menus could be swapped between games without players noticing. While Battlefield hasn’t gone as far as implementing an HQ system like Call of Duty, fans hope EA will avoid heading further down that path.
Record-Breaking Beta Performance
Despite the backlash over its menus, Battlefield 6’s beta has already made history. EA confirmed it was the franchise’s largest open beta ever, with a peak of over 521,000 concurrent players on Steam — a figure that surpasses the Call of Duty HQ app’s record peak of 491,000. This strong performance suggests Battlefield 6 may finally challenge Call of Duty’s dominance in the FPS space, especially if it can refine its UI before launch.
